Divorce

Contested and Uncontested Divorce

The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provide legal services to individuals who are contemplating whether to file for divorce or facing divorce proceedings that have already been initiated. If you have questions regarding the divorce process, a family law attorney can assist you with your divorce as well as related issues such as child support, child custody, visitation, and alimony and spousal support.

A contested divorce can involve many complex personal and financial issues such as the division of marital assets and debts, alimony, child support and child custody. The decisions that are made will likely affect your life and those of your family members for many years. A divorce lawyer can assist in navigating the divorce process and address issues such as how to divorce, filing for divorce, grounds for divorce, annulment, divorce settlement, and uncontested divorce.

An absolute divorce in Maryland is permanent, allows the former spouses to remarry, and resolves issues relating to property. A court may grant a divorce based on certain grounds, including the following:

SeparationSpouses may divorce if they have lived separate and apart for a period of twelve consecutive months in Maryland regardless of whether the spearation was mutal and voluntary, and six months in Washington, D.C. if the separation was mutual and voluntary, and there is no hope or expectation of a reconciliation.

Desertion and Constructive Desertion Desertion occurs when one spouse has abandoned the marital home for a period of twelve consecutive months with no intention of returning. Constructive desertion, on the other hand, occurs when one spouse’s behavior causes the other spouse to leave the marital home.

Cruelty and Viscous ConductCruelty and vicious conduct occurs when one spouse abuses the other party or a child.

AdulteryAdultery occurs when one spouse voluntary has sexual relations with a person who is not his/her spouse.

To schedule a consultation to discuss your specific family law issue with a divorce attorney, contact the Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia at (240) 386-8705 or fill out our contact form. The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP provides legal services to residents in Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland including Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George's County.

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